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  1. National Volunteer WeekHarvey volunteers celebrate with community breakfast

  2. Fire concernsRestricted Burning Period extended by shire

  3. Volunteer WeekWayne Jackson enjoys passing knowledge to new firefighters

  4. FUN-draisingHarvey boogies to raise funds for sick kids

  5. Open DayAmbulance hub opens doors to Harvey community

Liam Creighton and Mitchell Cameron both kicked six goals for Busselton.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies continue strong start with big win over Bulls

Busselton continued their strong start to the South West Football League season with an 88-point victory over Harvey Bulls at Harvey Recreation Ground on Saturday night.

Josh Kempton

Leschenault Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade captain Mick Papalia and Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell at the station's open day.

Fire safetyThe Shire of Harvey could extend fire ban

Fire restrictions in Harvey may be extended despite the burning period set to end on May 15, with continued dry weather causing concern. 

Sofia Fimognari

The Shire of Waroona could become the first shire in WA to charge people to drive on the beach.

off-road roadblockShire claims proposed law won’t impact beach driving

A regional shire claims its proposed local law will not limit beach access for four-wheel-drives despite the new rules laying the foundation for changes in the future. 

Craig Duncan

Roelands and Olive Hill Volunteer Bushfire Brigade.

Volunteer WeekShire of Harvey recruit volunteers with station open day

The Shire of Harvey held an open day for the volunteer bush fire brigades on Saturday ahead of National Volunteer Week from May 19 to 25. 

Sofia Fimognari

10th Light Horse Bridle Trail.

MuralMural trail vandalised around Anzac Day ‘disrespectful’

The Shire of Harvey have began a mural trail throughout the town to bring a splash of colour to the bush lands.

Sofia Fimognari

Tall Timbers Manjimup's classic truffle burger.

FoodThree SW restaurants to plate up special dishes over June

Three restaurants in the South West will be plating up special dishes crafted from local produce next month, as part of a state program to shine a spotlight on WA’s food and beverage scene

Ezra Kaye

The original journey of Bubsie in 1925.

Road tripHistoric 100-year-old road trip coming to South West

Historic road trip 100 years in the making is coming through the South West as a replica of Bubsie — the first car to ever circumnavigate the country — makes it way through town.

De Rosa’s Highway Motors dealer principal Gavin Dunstan.

Agriculture Regional tractor seller nabs major franchises for South West

Waroona’s De Rosa’s Highway Motors has acquired the Case IH and K-Line Ag franchises now servicing the wider Margaret River area stretching south to Manjimup.

Harvey Bulls' Rebecca Fry is chaired off by Laura Cheney and Trinity Brown.

FootballPremiumPremiumSWFL: Bulls honour stalwart’s milestone by beating Magpies

Harvey Bulls honoured the 100-game milestone of club stalwart Rebecca Fry in winning fashion on Saturday, defeating Busselton by 22 points at Harvey Recreation Ground.

Liam Creighton and Mitchell Cameron both kicked six goals for Busselton.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Magpies continue strong start with big win over Bulls

Busselton continued their strong start to the South West Football League season with an 88-point victory over Harvey Bulls at Harvey Recreation Ground on Saturday night.

Josh Kempton

The PyroMantis payload launched by Curtin University’s Binar Space Program from Waroona on Friday.

Space age technologyHigh-altitude balloon launch nets remarkable results

Curtin University’s Space Science Technology Centre successfully lifted cameras 33kms into the sky from Waroona in March to capture data on the moisture content of native forests.

Craig Duncan

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica.

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football. 

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Dr David Hurst.

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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Zephyr Cafe in East Fremantle has been turning away customers during its busiest times.

RetailCommentsPremiumIconic Perth cafe turns away diners with controversial sign

East Fremantle’s long-standing Zephyr Cafe has come under fire for turning away customers during its busiest times.

Caitlin Vinci

Crashes at the Karrinyup Road and Burroughs Road intersection have more than doubled since the Karrinyup Shopping Centre’s redevelopment.

TrafficCommentsDamning review reveals extent of Karrinyup traffic woes

Following mounting community concerns, the City of Stirling has conducted a detailed traffic review around Karrinyup Shopping Centre, which has revealed rising safety issues.

Liam Murphy

The City of Nedlands is being investigated.

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PremiumDirector-general steps in amid turmoil at Nedlands council

The State Government’s highest-serving local government employee has launched an investigation into the City of Nedlands over potential breaches of the Local Government Act.

Joel Selwood has paid tribute to his brother Adam Selwood on Instagram.

AFLCommentsCommentsAFL great’s heartbreaking tribute to Adam Selwood

Joel Selwood has honoured his brother Adam with a touching tribute.

There are currently 1.3 million working people in Perth out of a population of 2.4 million across Greater Perth. 

EconomyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAnother 192,000 jobs to help Perth break the boom-bust tag

More non-mining jobs, an influx of working twenty-somethings and a housing pipeline moving in the right direction suggests Perth has has broken free of its reputation as a boom-bust town. 

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Jayden McKenna will run 50km a day for five consecutive days to raise funds for Goldfields families with sick kids.

RUNNING CHALLENGERunner aims to raise $10,000 for sick kids

A passionate Kalgoorlie-Boulder runner has set himself a physically and emotionally gruelling challenge to support local families with sick children.

Carwyn Monck

Education Minister Sabine Winton and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna visit Fitzroy Crossing District High School

Remote ReflectionsEducation Minister reconnects with Kimberley teaching roots

WA Education Minister Sabine Winton returned to Fitzroy Crossing, where her teaching journey began, reconnecting with students, colleagues, and community in a heartfelt visit that bridged generations

Sarah Crawford and Natasha Clark

A girl driving a right-hand drive car is parked in a carpark.

South Western TimesCommentsSouth West city with lowest pass score for manual drivers

Data has revealed what percentage of applicants for a manual car licence were successful in obtaining it on their first attempt.

Amber Lilley

the Shire of Manjimup has secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub. 

Troubled HubPremiumPremiumLotterywest grant gives relief to troubled community hub

Earlier this month the Shire of Manjimup secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the troubled Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub

Shire president Dale Stewart has met with key ministers and staff over the past week to plead for financial help and an accumulative assessment report to help the town prepare for thousands of new workers.

DevelopmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘New Collie’ of regional WA pleads for development help

Narrogin has called for help from developers, builders and the State Government as the town prepares for $18 billion worth of investments, in the biggest round of renewable energy projects in WA history.

Narrogin High School students Taylym Farmer, Robert Galuin, Elias McPhersin, Xavier Turner, and Jet Fisher performed last August with Zero Emcee and the Western Australia Youth Jazz Orchestra.

One of a KindNarrogin students colab with pro musicians in new program

One of a kind Five Steps Forward music program will give Narrogin Senior High School students the opportunity to create and perform their own songs with professional musicians. 

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

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Sanjoy Dhar leaves the Magistrates Court at the inquest into the death of child Sandipan Dhar.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumSandipan’s dad says he was made to feel like ‘time waster’

The father of a toddler who died at Joondalup Health Campus two days after being denied blood tests that would have revealed he had cancer has told his son’s inquest the hospital ‘destroyed’ his family’s lives.

Rebecca Le May

Rita Saffioti said the rates of those fined represented less than one per cent of all riders.

WA NewsCommentsTagging on for free travel a sign of respect, Saffioti says

Rules mandating passengers tag on to public transport to travel for free show ‘respect for the system,’ Acting Premier Rita Saffioti believes. 

Dylan Caporn

Rita Saffioti has opened the door to a new GST fight.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA opens the door to overhaul of GST carve-up

Rita Saffioti has backed interstate calls for changes to the GST carve-up but has vowed to lead the charge to protect WA’s fair share.

The “show stopper” Spaceman was unveiled to the tune of Around the world by Daft Punk at it’s temporary home at Perth’s Stirling gardens.

WA newsCommentsCommentsHuge 7m-tall graffiti covered astronaut unveiled in Perth

The long-awaited Boonji Spaceman has been officially unveiled out the front of the Perth council house on Thursday, where it will remain for the next year.

Dozens of students were suspended over the brawl at Kent Street Senior High School.

EducationPremiumPremiumDozens suspended from Perth school after student brawl

Dozens of high school students have been suspended for egging on a fight between two teenagers at a school in Perth’s south as part of the Education Department’s crackdown on violence.

Agent Vivien Yap dreamed of living at Mosman Park’s The Coombe as a teen. After living the dream, she has sold the home for a price record.

House That!CommentsPremiumTop Perth agent’s mansion sells for $21.5m sight unseen

Agent Vivien Yap dreamed of living at Mosman Park’s The Coombe as a teen. After living the dream, she has sold the home for a price record.

Kim Macdonald